Fer

The separable prefix Fer appears in the names of numerous figures from early Irish tradition, often as a kind of title, e.g. Fer Í [man of yew]; they are alphabetized here word by word. See also FIR [men].

[FAIR; FAIR sehr-vah-DOO] A red-grape variety that's grown primarily in southwest france. It's a minor ingredient in a number of growing areas like the côtes du marmandais ac, côtes de saint-mont vdqs, gaillac ac and madiran ac. However, Fer plays a more prominent role in the wines of Vins d' Entraygues et du Fel VDQS, Vins d' Estaing VDQS, and marcillac ac. A small amount is also used in the cabardès ac in the languedoc-roussillon. Fer provides good color, concentrated spicy flavors and aromas, and a softness that helps balance some of its blending partners in the rustic southwest wines. Argentina's Fer variety is believed to be malbec.

For other uses, see Fer (disambiguation).

Fer Servadou

Fer is a red wine grape that is grown primarily in South West France and is most notable for its role in Madiran, Gaillac, and Aveyron wines. In Béarn, the grape is commonly used in local wines under the name Pinenc. The vine is noted for its hard wood and difficulty in pruning. The French grape is not related to the Malbec clone of the same name that is commonly planted in Argentina. ^[1]

Wine made from the Fer grape is characterized by its perfumed currant, soft tannins, and concentration in fruit. ^[2]

References

1. ^ J. Robinson Vines, Grapes & Wines pg 205 Mitchell Beazley 1986 ISBN 1-85732-999-6
2. ^ Oz Clarke & M. Rand Encyclopedia of Grapes pg 89 Webster International Publishers ISBN 0-15-100714-4

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